SBI PO Notification 2023 out, Application Date Extended to 3 Oct, Check Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria

Arti Mishra
September 7, 2023
7:12 am

State Bank of India(SBI) has released the SBI PO Notification 2023 for 2000 probationary officers post on 6th Sep 2023 on its official website sbi.co .in. SBI has extended the Application Dates of SBI PO Notification 2023 for Interested Candidates to 3 Oct 2023.

SBI PO Notification 2023 released

On September 6, 2023, the State Bank of India (SBI) released the official notification pdf for the SBI PO 2023 recruitment as Advt. No. CRPD/ PO/2023-24/19. This notification pdf is now accessible on the SBI’s official website, sbi.co.in. State Bank of India has announced a total of 2000 vacancies for the Probationary Officer position, inviting applications from eligible candidates. The application process for SBI PO 2023 will begin on September 7, 2023, and last day to apply will be on 3 Oct 2023.

For Interested Candidate’s convenience, SBI has extended the Application Dates of SBI PO Notification 2023 for Interested Candidates to 3 Oct 2023.

SBI PO Notification 2023: Major Overview

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced 2000 job openings for the position of Probationary Officer (PO). They are looking for candidates who aspire to become Probationary Officers in SBI. The selection process for SBI PO consists of three stages: Preliminary exam, Main exam, and Interviews. To secure a Probationary Officer role in SBI branches, candidates must successfully pass all three stages. Below is a summary of the key details for SBI PO 2023:

Organizing Body	State Bank Of India(SBI)
Job post name	Probationary officer
Advt. no.	CRPD/ PO/2023-24/19
Job Category	Banking Job
SBI PO Notification 2023 Release Date	6th Sep 2023
No. of Vacancies	2000
SBI PO Notification Application Dates	7th Sep to 3 Oct 2023
Job Location	All over India
Official Website	sbi.c o.in

SBI PO Notification 2023: Notification PDF

The SBI PO 2023 Notification PDF is now available on the official website of the State Bank of India, www.sbi.co.in, under the advertisement number CRPD/ PO/2023-24/19. Every year, a large number of candidates apply for the SBI PO position, resulting in intense competition nationwide. The SBI PO 2023 Notification has already been released, and candidates can access it through the provided link. This will help them gain a clearer understanding of the SBI PO Recruitment process.

To Download the SBI PO Notification 2023 PDF- Click He re

SBI PO Notification 2023: Important Dates

The official SBI PO 2023 Notification PDF was released on September 6, 2023. Below is a table summarizing the important dates for the SBI PO exam, notification release, and application form submission last date for the SBI PO Recruitment 2023:

Events	Important Dates
SBI PO 2023 Notification PDF release date	6 Sep 2023
Online registration for the SBI PO Exam including Editing/ Modification of Application by candidates	7th Sep to 3rd Oct 2023
Last day for payment of Application Fee	3 Oct 2023
Phase-I Preliminary Examination Call Letters release date	Around 2nd week of October 2023
SBI PO Phase-I: Examination	November 2023
Result of SBI PO Phase-I: Examination	November / December 2023
Phase-II Main Examination Call Letter release date	November / December 2023
SBI PO Phase-II: Examination	December 2023/ January 2024
Result of SBI PO Phase-II: Examination	December 2023/ January 2024
Phase-III Call letter release date	January / February 2024
SBI PO Phase-III: Psychometric Exam	January / February 2024
Final Result Date	February / March 2024

SBI PO Notification 2023: No. of Vacancies

The SBI has released a total of 2000 vacancies for probationary officer positions. Candidates can view the SBI PO Recruitment 2023 vacancies per category in the table below:

Sr. no.	Category	No. of Vacancies
1	General	810
2	SC	300
3	ST	150
4	OBC	540
5	EWS	200
	TOTAL	2000

Also Read: SBI Recruitment 2023 out for 6160 Vacancies, Direct Link to Apply On line

SBI PO Recruitment 2023: Important Links

Particulars	Important Links
To Download the SBI PO Notification 2023 PDF	Click H ere
To view the official SBI website	Click H ere
To get the latest banking jobs updates	Click He re

SBI PO Recruitment 2023: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the SBI PO 2023 recruitment, candidates must meet certain criteria as specified in the SBI PO Notification 2023. These criteria typically include Candidate’s Nationality, Educational Qualification, and Age Limit.

Educational Qualification

To be eligible to apply for SBI PO 2023 Recruitment candidate must have following educational qualification:

Graduation Requirement: Candidates should have completed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university can apply for SBI PO Recruitment 2023.

Final Year/Semester Candidates: Even candidates who are in their final year or semester of their undergraduate program can apply for SBI PO 2023. However, they must provide proof of their graduation on the date of the interview to be considered for selection.

Age Limit

The eligibility criteria regarding age for the SBI PO 2023 examination are as follows:

Minimum Age Limit: Candidates must be at least 21 years old at the time of registration for the SBI PO 2023 examination.

Maximum Age Limit: The maximum age allowed for candidates to apply is 30 years old at the time of registration for the SBI PO 2023 examination.

Age Relaxation: There is age relaxation provided for candidates belonging to different categories such as SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and others. as per the government norms for the SBI PO 2023.

It’s important to note that these age limits and relaxations are in accordance with the guidelines specified in the SBI PO 2023 notification. To know the upper age relaxation SBI PO 2023 interested candidate’s can view the table given below:

Sr. No.	Category	Age Relaxation
1	SC/ST Category	5 years
2	Other Backward Classes	3 years
3	Person with Disabilities(SC/ST Category)	15 years
4	Person with Disabilities(OBC Category)	13 years
5	Person with Disabilities(EWS/General Category)	10 years
6	Ex Servicemen, Commissioned officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers/ SSCO who have served 5 years in military service and have been released on completion of assignment otherwise than by discharge on account of misconduct or physical disability related to military service.	5 years

SBI PO Recruitment 2023: Application Fees

The application fee for the SBI PO 2023 examination is as follows:

General/EWS/OBC Candidates: The application fee for these candidates is Rs. 750/-

SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: SC, ST, and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates are exempt from paying the application fee. For them, the application fee is ‘Nil,’ meaning they don’t need to pay any fee.

Note: It’s important to note that once the application fee is paid, it will not be refunded for any reason, nor can it be reserved or transferred for any other examination or selection process. Candidates should carefully consider this before making their payment.

SBI PO Recruitment 2023: Selection Process

The selection procedure for the SBI Probationary Officer involves three distinct phases, each of which is crucial for determining the final selection of candidates:

Stage 1: SBI Probationary Officer Prelims

The SBI PO Prelims Exam is the initial evaluation of candidates’ general aptitude.
It is an online objective test with a duration of 1 hour.
The exam comprises three sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.
There is no sectional cutoff in the SBI PO Prelims Exam, but there is an overall cutoff set by the bank, varying by candidate category.
Approximately 10 times the number of vacancies in each category will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on the top scores from the merit list.

Stage 2: SBI Probationary Officer Mains

Candidates who clear the SBI PO Prelims are eligible for the SBI PO Mains Exam.
The SBI PO Mains Exam consists of both an Objective Test and a Descriptive Test.
The Objective Test covers four sections: English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning & Computers, and General/Economy/Banking Awareness.
There is no sectional cutoff in the SBI PO Mains Exam.
Category-wise merit lists are generated based on the aggregate marks scored in the Main Examination.
Approximately three times the number of category-wise vacancies will be shortlisted for the Group Exercise & Interview, provided they achieve the minimum aggregate qualifying score

Stage 3: SBI Probationary Officer Group Exercises and Interview

Candidates who qualify in the SBI Mains Exam are invited to participate in the Interview and Group Exercise.
This is the final stage of the selection process and carries significant weight in determining a candidate’s final selection as an SBI PO.
Additionally, the bank may conduct a Psychometric test for personality profiling, which will be considered by the Interview panel.
The marks obtained in the SBI Mains and Interview collectively contribute to the final selection of candidates for the role of SBI PO.
This multi-stage selection process ensures that candidates are evaluated comprehensively, covering their aptitude, knowledge, and personality traits, to select the most suitable candidates for the prestigious position of SBI PO.

SBI PO Recruitment 2023: Exam Pattern

The SBI PO Exam Pattern for 2023 consists of two main phases for the online examinations, followed by an Final Selection.

Preliminary Examination (Prelims)

Sr.no	Name of Test	No. of Question	Duration
1	English Language Test	30	20 min
2	Quantitative Aptitude Test	35	20 min
3	Reasoning Ability Test	35	20 min
	TOTAL	100	1 Hour

Main Examination (Mains):

Test	Name of Test	No. of Question	Maximum Marks	Duration
I	Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40	50	50 min
II	Data Analysis & Interpretation	30	50	45 min
III	General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness	50	60	45 min
IV	English Language	35	40	40 min
	TOTAL	155	200	3 Hours

Note: There will be Descriptive paper of English Language of 50 Marks after completion of objective test

Final Selection

Test	Main Exam	Group Exam and Interview	Total
Max. Marks	250	50	300
Normalized Marks	75	25	100

Note: The final merit list for the SBI PO recruitment process is determined by aggregating the converted marks obtained in Phase-II (Main Examination) and Phase-III (Interview and Group Exercise) and top merit rank candidates in each category.